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1841–1904, American financier and political leader, b. Conway, Mass. After attending (1863–64) Harvard law school, he moved to New York City, beca...
(shärl ädôlf´ vürts) (KEY) , 1817–84, French chemist. He was professor at the Sorbonne (1852–75), at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris (1853–7...
d wôrd, wûrd) (KEY) , d. 1535, English printer, whose original name was Jan van Wynkyn. He was born at Wörth in Alsace and probably accompanied Wi...
1731–1821, American merchant and financier, b. Philadelphia. He studied law in London. Returning to Philadelphia in 1749, he entered his father’s ...
(ä´dôlf v n´dous) (KEY) , 1876–1959, German chemist. He was professor of chemistry and director of the chemistry laboratories at the Univ. of GÃ...
1901–75, American modern dancer and choreographer, b. Lincoln, Neb. Weidman performed with the troupe formed by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn from 19...